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For Better Or For Worse
The Freebies and Discounts Your 2026 NYC Marathon Bib and Medal Get You
Runners get free entry at the American Museum of Natural History, a free ShackBurger at participating Shake Shacks nationwide and free medal engraving in the Bronx, with most offers running through the week after the Nov. 1 race.
Race Coverage
2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field: Annie Frisbie
The Minnesota runner was fifth in New York a year ago and ran 2:22:00 in Boston in April, and she returns on Nov. 1 after a tibial stress fracture.
Elite Runners
Tracksmith Founder Matt Taylor Leaves the Company and Its Board
Taylor, who led the Boston running brand for more than a decade, has left his post as chief creative officer and his place on the board of directors, nine months after former Converse chief Jared Carver took over as CEO.
Brands and Gear News
Is Harry Styles Running the New York City Marathon?
Harry Styles plays the last of his 30 Madison Square Garden shows the night before the race, and the evidence makes a compelling case for him toeing the line on Sunday.
Jessy Carveth
2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field: Jess McClain
The 34-year-old from Phoenix broke Shalane Flanagan’s American course record at Boston in April and arrives in New York as the fastest American woman on the start list.
Elite Runners
2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field: Zouhair Talbi
Talbi ran 2:03:45 at Boston in April, the fastest marathon by an American, and lines up against Conner Mantz and defending champion Benson Kipruto on Nov. 1.
Elite Runners
A Mile-by-Mile Breakdown of the New York City Marathon Course
The route crosses five bridges on its way through all five boroughs, takes a new line through the Bronx this year and saves a long climb up Fifth Avenue for the final miles before Central Park.
Race Coverage
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